Galt Youth Commission Meeting

CITY OF GALT GALT YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting Minutes, January 6, 2020 Meeting held in City Council Chambers 380 CIVIC DRIVE GALT, CALIFORNIA A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Carolina Cuevas Murillo, Chair, called meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Adult Mentors Present: Collier, Cross, Gordon, Klotz (arrived at 6:03pm) Lampson, Singh-Uppal Youth Members Present: Akers, Cuevas Murillo, Hemenover, Kunze, Martin, Mejia, Neuburger, Rivas, Stalians Members Absent: Robles C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None D. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Exploration with Gallup Strengths Mentor Collier shared a paper with the commissioners that had the strengths of each mentor and commissioner. They then tried to find different traits and strengths of mentors and commissioners. 2. U.S. Census Project - ARTWORK: Taylor Buck from PRO Youth and Families presented 4 pieces of artwork and the commissioners shared their thoughts on each of the designs. The conversation concluded with the idea of merging two of the designs that were presented. - MERCHANDISE: Mentor Klotz explained that the merchandise subcommittee was unable to meet but researched ideas and will be sharing them with the subcommittee soon. - EVENT PLANNING: Mentor Collier explained that the event planning subcommittee was unable to meet. She shared an informational census bingo learning tool that the commission may consider using. - OUTREACH: Mentor Collier had a meeting with the outreach committee, and they decided to do eight posts on social media about the census. Also, a panel in the Galt Herald to advocate for the census. 3. Census “Elevator Speeches” Each commissioner shared their prepared elevator speech. Adult mentor Klotz pointed out the differences in each speech and what made each one great and unique. 4. Approval of minutes for the meeting of December 2, 2019 The minutes were approved for the previous meeting of December 2, 2019. Moved: Kunze Second: Hemenover Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 5. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Kunze overviewed the funds and the total available amount is $5,868.56. 6. City Council Update Councilmember Lampson introduced Mayor Sandhu and Vice Mayor Lozano, who were in attendance. Lampson explained there was a cyber-attack on the city of Galt. Also BREATHE California wants the commission to advocate for a law that would prevent smoking in apartment buildings and duplexes. 7. Senior Technology Project Commissioner Martin shared that the classes will be advertised the first or second week of March. Commissioner Rivas recommended to include the classes in the Galt Herald notifications section. 8. Adopting a Street Project Commissioner Cuevas Murillo provided an update that the first cleaning will be on January 18th at 3pm on Lincoln street in front of Galt High School. 7:25pm: Adult Mentor Singh-Uppal leaves. 9. Community Service Event Reflections Commissioner Rivas facilitated a discussion two community service events the commission participated in December. With the Lighting of the Night event, Neuburger shared that the experience was beneficial and fun. Murillo Cuevas and Mejia added that they ran out of sprinkles, so making sure they had enough of all the materials next time would be a good idea. With the Galt Community Dinner, commissioners Rivas, Murillo Cuevas and Neuburger felt that the set up was calmer than in years past. 10. Eggstravaganza Breakfast Update Mentor Gordon emailed the Galt Lions Club to find out when the commission could attend their meeting and request their help at the Eggstravaganza Breakfast event. Commissioners Hemenover, Kunze, Martin, and Rivas expressed interest in presenting at the Galt Lions meeting. 11. Winter Bird Festival Budget Mentor Cross shared a list of food items and supplies needed for this event. She also noted that the event will be on February 1st and volunteered would need to be there as early at 5:30am. A motion was made not to exceed $200 to purchase food and supplies. Motion: Mejia Second: Akers Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 12. Galt Youth Commission Scholarship Commissioner Kunze gave recommendations on the scholarship amounts for this upcoming year. After further discussion, a subcommittee was created to further discuss the scholarship and review the application. Commissioners Kunze, Akers, Mejia and Cuevas Murillo volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. 13. Future Agenda Items - Bylaws Committee Update - Earth Day - GYC Recruitment - Breathe California Presentation Follow Up - GYC Scholarship 14. Around the Horn/ Give Your Gratitude Mentor Collier invited the commission to a McCaffrey AVID meeting dealing with the census. Mentor Cross thanked everyone who came out for the Lighting of the Night event. Commissioner Neuburger was thanked for opening her home for team bonding.